Polydontomyia
Williston, 1896
dimorphic sickleleg
Species Guides
1- Polydontomyia curvipes(Dimorphic Sickleleg)
Polydontomyia is a of hoverflies ( Syrphidae) containing a single , Polydontomyia curvipes. The genus was established by Williston in 1896 and was formerly classified under Lejops. The species is commonly known as the dimorphic sickleleg, a reference to its distinctive leg .
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Taxonomic history
This was transferred from Lejops, reflecting revised understanding of relationships within the Eristalini tribe.
Monotypy
The contains only one described , Polydontomyia curvipes.